Tomato & Basil Soup

As I was meal planning for this week, I wanted to add a good lunch that would be nice for leftovers. My mom suggested this which my sister makes and it turned out delicious. I made a few adjustments, but here is the original recipe:

Tomato Basil Soup

1 onion

3-4 garlic cloves

2 T butter

½ c dry white wine

2 cans tomatoes

2 T tomato paste

1 can of chicken broth

2 T dried basil

2/3 c half & half (I don't like my soup very creamy, so I added just about 1/4 c)

I also added dried oregano which was Chaiss' suggestion. She also added carrots which would be really tasty as well and might reduce the acidity of the tomatoes.

Chop an onion and 3-4 garlic cloves. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a soup pot over medium/high heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook till soft and add 1/2 c. dry white wine.

Bring to a boil and allow alcohol cook off and then add 2 cans of tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and a can of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Add one tablespoon of dried basil.

Allow to simmer 5 more minutes and then puree with a stick blender if you have one, if not it can be done in small batches in a regular blender or food processor. Add 2/3 cup half & half. Don't let it boil after adding the cream